News
The News section on Catering Today delivers the latest updates and developments across the UK hospitality and catering industry. Covering restaurants, pubs, quick service brands, and catering groups, it reports on company announcements, market performance, government policy, and sector-wide trends. With a focus on commercial and operational impact, Catering Today’s news coverage keeps hospitality professionals informed of the events and decisions shaping business conditions and strategic opportunities across the sector.
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Dec- 2019 -3 December
Sam Bowser to join Llangoed Hall as head chef
The award-winning Llangoed Hall, located in the Brecon Beacons, has appointed Sam Bowser as its new head chef, following a successful career at Dormy House. Bowser will be replacing Nick Brodie – who has been at Llangoed for six years – and has previously cooked in some of the finest…
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3 December
Gymkhana set to reopen in 2020 after fire forces temporary closure
Michelin Star Indian restaurant, Gymkhana is set to reopen its Mayfair site in February next year, after a fire forced it to temporarily close its doors earlier this year. A statement on the restaurant’s website said: “We are excited to announce Gymkhana will reopen its doors in February 2020 following…
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3 December
Allergen research reveals ‘significant’ challenges ahead of new legislation
Some 68% of UK hospitality employees have admitted that they require more information about allergies, according to new research commissioned by Fourth. The software provider to the hospitality industry added that almost a quarter (23%) are also “not confident” about advising customers with serious allergies. The statistics, which were drawn…
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3 December
Outstanding business rates challenges increase by 35%
The number of businesses waiting for challenges over soaring business rates to be resolved has jumped by more than a third in just three months, according to new figures issued by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The figures revealed the number of outstanding challenges has increased by 35% fuelling concerns…
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3 December
Burger King UK expands portfolio
Burger King UK has announced a further expansion to its business after the acquisition of eight new sites. The franchisee behind Burger King has purchased the Oxford and Bristol Burger King businesses from the Silver family. After the opening of the Cribbs Causeway site in Bristol, the group will have…
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2 December
Delivery platforms boost restaurant revenues in London, study suggests
A new report by Deloitte, issued by UberEats, has found that third-party platforms are helping restaurants sell an extra 1.6 million meals a week in London, Madrid, Paris and Warsaw, boosting the sector’s revenue. According to the report, new technology is helping restaurants respond to shifts in consumer preferences, better…
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2 December
New restaurant launches in landmark Brighton hotel
The Grand Hotel in Brighton has announced the launch of a new ‘all-day dining experience’ in its new restaurant. Cyan, which has replaced the GB1 restaurant within the iconic seafront hotel, opened its doors last week. The opening was marked with a launch event, which featured music from Brighton DJ…
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2 December
Mercato Metropolitano announces closure of El Pastor’s Pastorcito
The Harts Group has announced that El Pastor’s Pastorcito has closed its doors at the Mercato Metropolitano. The group, behind restaurants which include the Barradina branch in Covent Garden, Kings Cross and Soho and El Pastor group, opened its site in August this year. El Pastor was developed by Sam…
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2 December
Barboun to open in Shoreditch
A new Eastern Mediterranean restaurant and bar is set to open in Shoreditch this month. Chef Hus Vedat is behind the launch of Barboun, whose name is taken from the Turkish name for red mullet, and the kitchen will be led by Fezile Ozalgan. Ozalgan will use Vedat’s “philosophy” of…
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Nov- 2019 -29 November
Mexican restaurant Kol set to open in London in March 2020
Mexican restaurant Kol has announced its new Marylebone restaurant will open in March 2020. Kol, which takes its name from the Spanish word for cabbage (col), was founded by former Noma Mexico chef Santigo Kastra. Kol will be situated on Seymour Street in Marlyebone, the 4,600 sq ft restaurant will…
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